From the beaches of the South Bay to the hillsides of Pasadena, we've handpicked some of L.A.'s most exquisite modern homes for this year's Dwell on Design Home Tours events. We couldn't wait to share some of the details.

With stunning photographs by Pia Ullin, Monochrome Home shows how restrained color palettes of inky blues, black, white, and neutrals create a sophisticated, modern interior. Written by Hilary Robertson and published by Ryland, Peters & Small, the tome offers a glimpse into high-design homes along with detailed sourcing information and practical advice on how to execute the looks yourself.